February 8, 2016 Injuries at work may increase risk of losing one's job Although worker protections are supposed to prevent it, a new U.S. study of nursing home workers finds that within six months of an injury, workers are more likely to lose their jobs.
February 5, 2016 Aging may slow when certain cells are killed Killing off certain aging cells in the body may lead to a longer life, suggests a new study done in genetically engineered mice
February 3, 2016 Healthy brain linked to active sex life in old age A healthy sex life in old age may help keep the brain healthy as well, though this connection may not work the same way for both sexes, a U.K. study suggests.
February 2, 2016 Basketball star Jay Williams on fighting back after life's accidents Jay Williams was considered the best college basketball player to come out of Duke University. But his dreams of NBA success all came to an end when he suffered a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Williams sits down with Dr. Manny to talk about his inspirational life story chronicled in his book, “Life Is Not An Accident, a Memoir of Reinvention”
January 29, 2016 Review suggests breastfeeding could have multibillion dollar benefit for global economy That breastfeeding can provide a slew of health benefits for babies and their mothers isn’t news, but for the first time, international scientists have put a dollar amount on that benefit.
January 28, 2016 Step training may reduce fall risk for the elderly Step training focused on improving gait and balance may help prevent falls among the elderly, a recent research review suggests.
January 28, 2016 Want to feel better? Move to Hawaii, Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- If you want to improve your sense of well-being, leave the Lower 48.
January 27, 2016 Can your BMI predict how long you'll live? Body mass index (BMI) is a common measure of body fat, but new research shows that having a BMI in the "normal weight" range is not always the healthiest for every person.
January 27, 2016 Taking older drivers off the road tied to increased depression risk When older drivers stop getting behind the wheel, they may be more likely to feel depressed and to develop other health problems than their peers who remain on the road, a research review suggests.
January 27, 2016 Frail patients more likely to die in the year after surgery Patients who have a diagnosis of "frailty" before surgery are more likely to die in the following year, especially soon after joint replacement, according to a new study.
